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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 850.20 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 850.20 and 383.60 is: 529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 850.20 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/850.20 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 850.20 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 326,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,136.72/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.00

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